The Romanovs: 1613-1918

The story of the Romanov dynasty began in 1613 with Michael Romanov and ended in 1918 with Alexei Romanov. Spanning three turbulent centuries, including the rule of 20 monarchs and several regents, the Romanovs' reign was marked by immense power, intrigue, and drama. This detailed account explores their story from its rise to its pinnacle and eventual fall. The author, renowned for his biographies of Joseph Stalin and Grigory Potemkin, brings a vast amount of research into the lives of this ruling family set against the backdrop of Russian and European history.